We are looking to engage an experienced Portguguese-speaking Buy-Side M&A Project Manager specialized in executing small to mid-cap acquisitions in the TIC sector. Our client is a fast-growing international player with strong organic growth and a track record of multiple acquisitions. The role demands autonomy in driving the entire transaction lifecycle, from due diligence to closing.
Scope of Work
The selected professional will:
/ Lead end-to-end execution of 2–3 small to mid-cap acquisitions
/ Act as primary interface towards sellers and advisors
/ Coordinate internal stakeholders (finance, legal, operations, regional leads)
/ Drive due diligence processes and ensure timeline discipline
/ Negotiate and structure SPA terms (incl. commercial points and process coordination)
/ Manage closing preparation and handover to integration teams
/ Ensure execution quality in founder-led, mid-market environments
This is a hands-on execution role – not a strategic advisory mandate.
Required Experience
/ 5–10 years of M&A experience
/ Proven buy-side execution track record (corporate or PE-backed environment)
/ Experience in small/mid-cap founder-led transactions
/ Ability to independently steer processes and manage counterparties
/ Strong stakeholder management across cross-functional internal teams
/ Solid SPA negotiation exposure (commercial understanding required)
/ High level of autonomy and execution discipline
Sector Background (Preferred)
/ Experience in TIC, industrial services, inspection, certification, testing, technical services or fragmented B2B services sectors
/ Exposure to roll-up strategies
Geographical & Language Requirements
/ Experience with cross-border transactions
/ Portuguese language skills highly valuable (Brazil / Portugal exposure)
/ Fluency in English required
Profile We Are Not Looking For
/ Pure sell-side investment banking profiles without buy-side ownership
/ Strategy-only consultants without hands-on deal execution